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3 players ejected after fight during Alabama-Auburn game

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Three players were ejected after a fight broke out at the women's basketball game between Auburn and Alabama on Thursday night.

With 1:14 left in the first half and Alabama leading 28-15, Auburn's Hasina Muhammad and the Crimson Tide's Breanna Hayden got tangled up after a free throw. Video replay showed Hayden throwing a punch that connected with Muhammad's face.

An official got knocked to the floor as she tried to separate the two. Muhammad threw a punch after chasing Hayden toward the Alabama bench.

Both players were ejected. Meoshonti Knight of Alabama was also ejected for leaving the bench.